Somerset, Hunterdon non-profits invited to learn business techniques

BRANCHBURG — A symposium on “Business Perspectives in Non-Profit Management” will be presented on Monday, March 8, 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at Raritan Valley Community College. It is a collaboration of the Somerset County Business Partnership, the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, the United Ways of Somerset and Hunterdon counties and the Freeholders of both counties.

The presentation is for non-profit organization leaders, board members, staff and volunteers. It will focus on strengthening organizational missions, stimulating strategic thinking, and creating dialogue that will improve management practices to enhance business performance and service delivery.

The morning keynote speaker will be Dr. DeForest Soaries Jr., senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Franklin. The afternoon keynote will be delivered by Dr. Donald Scarry, principal economist for New Jersey Economics, in addition to over 30 years’ experience as a research economist for the state Department of Labor and the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

Breakout sessions throughout the day will focus on Creating a Board Culture for Success, Non-Profit Leadership, Benefiting From Strong Media Relations, Fundraising: Strategies That Work, Attracting and Retaining Great Board Members, and Which Social Media Outlet Is a Fit for Your Non-Profit.

Fee for the full-day session is $10 if pre-registered and $25 at the door. Reservations are requested by Feb. 26. Payment may be made to the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, 1 Church Street, Suite 73, Flemington 08822. Registration is also available online at hunterdon-chamber.org. For information, call 908-782-7115.